We can help with scanning a variety of artworks
Watercolour Artwork Scanning
Charcoal Artwork Scanning
Pastel Artwork Scanning
Pencil and Pen Illustration Scanning
Oil Painting Scanning
Canvas Artwork Scanning
Painting Scanning
My experience with Lucent Imaging was outstanding. James and Korske are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I was very impressed with the quality of their work and will definitely be back.
Very accommodating, fast service and great retouching. Besides the price a little high (although needing decent amount of fixing) I’m very happy. Will use them again.
Awesome experience, outstanding quality with my prints, The advice Korske gave really made the difference. Without Lucent Imaging, I would have ended up with mediocre prints. Definitely a repeat customer.
Can?t recommend Lucent highly enough. Printing and paper quality is beautiful and the service is second to none. Korske really went above and beyond to help me create the finished product I wanted. Highly recommended.
Professional Artwork Capture Options
Print Ready Artwork Scanning
Our print ready artwork scanning service is perfect for artists looking for the best reproduction results with minimal fuss.
Our full-service artwork scans include:
Scanning of your artwork
Digital delivery of high-resolution print files
Background texture removal
Colour adjustments
Physical A4 proof print
Setup of your files for print
Raw Artwork Scanning
A cost-effective option for creatives familiar with preparing their own artworks for print but don’t have the equipment to capture a high quality digital copy.
Our raw artwork scans include:
Scanning of your artwork
Digital delivery of high-resolution raw files
Background texture removal *
Colour adjustments **
Physical A4 proof print
Setup of your files for print
* Our scanner is pretty good at removing some texture using advanced lighting
** Raw scans are saved with no adjustments and may appear flat.
Artwork Scanning Pricing
| Artwork Size | 400 PPI | 600 PPI | 1200 PPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 (14.8 x 21.0 cm) | – | $85.00/ea | $90.00/ea |
| A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm) | – | $90.00/ea | $95.00/ea |
| A3 (29.7 x 42.0 cm) | – | $105.00/ea | $110.00/ea |
| A2 (42.0 x 59.4 cm) | – | $135.00/ea | $150.00/ea |
| A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm) | – | $195.00/ea | – |
| A0 (84.1 x 118.9 cm) | $255.00/ea | – | – |
| 2A0 (118.9 x 168.2 cm) | $615.00/ea | – | – |
| 4A0 (168.2 x 237.8 cm) | $1,155.00/ea | – | – |
| Practicing Artists Discount If you’re a practicing artist with a published portfolio and ABN, you may be eligible for our 20% practicing artist discount on print ready artwork scanning. |
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| Artwork Size | 400 PPI | 600 PPI | 1200 PPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 (14.8 x 21.0 cm) | – | $10.00/ea | $15.00/ea |
| A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm) | – | $15.00/ea | $20.00/ea |
| A3 (29.7 x 42.0 cm) | – | $30.00/ea | $35.00/ea |
| A2 (42.0 x 59.4 cm) | – | $60.00/ea | $75.00/ea |
| A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm) | – | $120.00/ea | – |
| A0 (84.1 x 118.9 cm) | $180.00/ea | – | – |
| 2A0 (118.9 x 168.2 cm) | $540.00/ea | – | – |
| 4A0 (168.2 x 237.8 cm) | $1,080.00/ea | – | – |
| A minimum project value of $60 applies to all scanning projects. | |||
FAQ’s
Exceptional Resolution
Photographed artworks are generally limited to ~30 Megapixels. In comparison, our 600dpi A2 scans are ~139 Megapixels.
The example shows the difference between a supplied photographed artwork and one of our scans.
Original Artwork: Leah Brideson
Uncompressed Image Capture
We use professional scanners designed for archival digitisation of artwork and photographs. It captures precise detail and accurate colour to produce exceptional results.
This example shows the difference between a standard capture on a scanner found in most homes and offices alongside a capture on our archival scanner.
Original Artwork: Katherine Appleby
Adjustable Lighting
Textured artworks often require additional lighting to create the best reproduction. We adjust the lighting based on your style of work to capture the best result for print-based reproduction.
The example shows the difference between a flat scan and a 3D illuminated scan.
Original Artwork: Kate Powell
High Value Artwork Scanning
If you have high value artworks that require digitisation, we can certainly look to accomodate your project. Depending on the value of the works and capture method, a few additional steps may need to be taken to ensure we meet your expectations and the requirements of our insurers.
Copyright: Scanning purchased, commissioned & gifted artworks
When scanning purchased, commissioned & gifted artworks, you must have permission from the copyright holder to do so. The exception to this is if the creator passed away before 1955.